How To Use CPT Code 01710

cpt 01710 describes anesthesia services for procedures on the nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia, and bursae of the upper arm and elbow that are not otherwise specified. This article will cover the description, official description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, and examples of cpt 01710.

1. What is cpt 01710?

cpt 01710 can be used to describe anesthesia services provided by an anesthesia provider for procedures on the nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia, and bursae of the upper arm and elbow that are not specifically described by another anesthesia code. This code is used when the anesthesia provider performs a pre-operative evaluation, induces the patient, monitors the patient during the procedure, administers medications, and oversees the patient’s transfer to post-anesthesia care.

2. Official Description

The official description of cpt 01710 is: ‘Anesthesia for procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia, and bursae of upper arm and elbow; not otherwise specified.’

3. Procedure

1. The anesthesia provider performs a pre-operative evaluation of the patient.
2. The anesthesia provider induces the patient and monitors the patient during the procedure on the nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia, and bursae of the upper arm and elbow.
3. The anesthesia provider notes any medications administered, forms of monitoring used, patient responses, and the start and stop times of anesthesia care.
4. Following the procedure, the anesthesia provider oversees the patient’s transfer to post-anesthesia care.

4. Qualifying circumstances

cpt 01710 is used for procedures on the nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia, and bursae of the upper arm and elbow that are not otherwise specified. This code can be used for a variety of procedures in this anatomical area that require anesthesia services.

5. When to use cpt code 01710

cpt 01710 should be used when the anesthesia provider is performing anesthesia services for procedures on the nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia, and bursae of the upper arm and elbow that are not specifically described by another anesthesia code. This code should be used when the anesthesia provider is involved in the pre-operative evaluation, induction, monitoring, and post-operative care for these procedures.

6. Documentation requirements

To support a claim for cpt 01710, the anesthesia provider must document the following information:

• Procedure performed on the nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia, and bursae of the upper arm and elbow
• Start and stop times of anesthesia care
• Medications administered
• Forms of monitoring used
• Patient responses
• Transfer of the patient to post-anesthesia care

7. Billing guidelines

When billing for cpt 01710, ensure that the anesthesia provider is performing anesthesia services for procedures on the nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia, and bursae of the upper arm and elbow that are not otherwise specified. This code should not be reported if there is a more specific anesthesia code available for the procedure. Follow the appropriate billing guidelines for anesthesia services, including the use of modifiers if required.

8. Historical information

cpt 01710 was added to the Current Procedural Terminology system on January 1, 1990. There have been no updates to the code since its addition.

9. Examples

1. An anesthesia provider performing anesthesia services for a procedure on the nerves of the upper arm.
2. An anesthesia provider administering anesthesia for a procedure on the muscles of the elbow.
3. An anesthesia provider monitoring a patient during a procedure on the tendons of the upper arm.
4. An anesthesia provider overseeing the transfer of a patient to post-anesthesia care following a procedure on the fascia of the elbow.
5. An anesthesia provider documenting the medications administered during a procedure on the bursae of the upper arm.
6. An anesthesia provider performing anesthesia services for a procedure on the nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia, and bursae of the upper arm and elbow that are not otherwise specified.
7. An anesthesia provider monitoring a patient’s vital signs during a procedure on the nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia, and bursae of the upper arm and elbow.
8. An anesthesia provider documenting the start and stop times of anesthesia care for a procedure on the nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia, and bursae of the upper arm and elbow.
9. An anesthesia provider administering anesthesia for a procedure on the nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia, and bursae of the upper arm and elbow that are not otherwise specified.
10. An anesthesia provider overseeing the transfer of a patient to post-anesthesia care following a procedure on the nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia, and bursae of the upper arm and elbow.